Andrew Litecky

About Andrew Litecky

Andrew is a distinguished finance professional, accomplished entrepreneur, and Marine Corps officer with an extensive and diverse background across the finance, aviation, safety, health, and defense sectors. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence in complex and highly regulated environments.He possesses deep expertise in regulatory compliance, conflict analysis, risk management, and safety program administration, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of national defense and political-military affairs. Andrew holds multiple advanced degrees in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Aeronautical Science, Safety Systems, Management, and Operations from Columbia University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and interdisciplinary mastery.In his current role at Goldman Sachs, Andrew is instrumental in leading initiatives that mitigate risk exposure within the Asset and Wealth Management Division, ensuring robust controls and compliance frameworks that safeguard the firm’s assets and reputation. Simultaneously, as a senior officer in the United States Marine Corps, he directs critical political-military engagements with American allies and partners, fostering collaboration and advancing strategic defense objectives on a multinational scale.Beyond his corporate and military endeavors, Andrew is the Co-Founder of Healium, a Health Technology organization dedicated to revolutionizing access to healthcare. Through the integration of innovative technology, strategic relationship-building, and expert knowledge dissemination, Healium connects patients with high-quality, affordable, and accessible medical services worldwide.Andrew’s multifaceted expertise, combined with his demonstrated leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence, positions him as a highly respected and influential figure across multiple domains.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Goldman Sachs

   Dec 2024 — Present · NY, US

   As an Executive Director within the Internal Audit division at Goldman Sachs, I support the operational management and strategic oversight of a high-performing, specialized audit team dedicated to the firm’s Asset and Wealth Management (AWM) business. In this role, I drive the end-to-end audit process—encompassing risk assessment, audit planning, execution, reporting, and issue resolution—to ensure robust risk governance and operational excellence across the global AWM platform.With responsibility for managing a global team of auditors, I focus on fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while optimizing resource allocation and maintaining rigorous quality assurance standards for audit deliverables. I serve as a trusted strategic partner to senior business leaders and control functions, providing critical insights on key operational, regulatory, and technological risks to support informed decision-making and strengthen the firm’s control environment.A key component of my role involves navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including compliance with SEC, FINRA, and FCA requirements, and leading the team’s response to regulatory inquiries and examinations.I champion the adoption of innovative audit methodologies, leveraging data analytics and automation tools to enhance audit effectiveness and operational efficiency.In this role, expertise in the AWM business—including investment management, private wealth advisory, fiduciary responsibilities, and operational infrastructure— is essential to enabling the maintenance of a comprehensive risk intelligence perspective. This ensures that audit strategies are aligned with evolving business priorities and emerging risks, safeguarding the firm’s reputation and client interests on a global scale.

Education

• Marine Corps University

  Expeditionary Warfare

  2020 — 2021

• Columbia University

  Master of Science - MS, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Masters of Aeronautical Science (MAS), Aviation/Aerospace Management

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS), Aviation/Aerospace Operations

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS), Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Aeronautics

  2008 — 2011